Protect Your Smile with Customized Night Guards and Sports Guards
Ballston Dental Care offers custom-fitted mouthguards and sports guards in Arlington, Virginia, to shield your smile from injuries. Night Guards protect against nighttime teeth grinding, while sports guards protect your teeth and gums from sports-related injuries.
Mouthguards are a proven method of keeping your smile healthy and injury-free. Whether you need a mouthguard or athletic guard, schedule an appointment with our team at Ballston Dental Care.
What are the different mouthguard options?
Several mouthguards are available on the market. Understanding the different types and their benefits can help you make an informed decision that best suits your needs.
- Stock mouthguards: These mouthguards are the most basic and are readily available at most sporting goods stores. Generic mouthguards come in limited sizes, usually small, medium, and large. These mouthguards are the most affordable but offer the least protection. They are bulky and don’t fit well in the mouth. They’re also uncomfortable, which interrupts your breathing and speech. Sometimes, wearers may alter and cut the appliances to enhance comfort, which reduces their protection even further. We don’t recommend generic mouthguards because they can do more harm than good.
- Boil and bite mouthguards: Mouth-formed mouthguards are also available in most sporting goods stores. They are put in hot water and then placed in the mouth to form the shape of the teeth and gums. These mouthguards offer better protection, but they aren’t the best. Boil and bite mouthguards come in limited sizes and often don’t cover all the rear teeth, offering limited protection.
- Customized mouthguards: These mouthguards are offered by the dentist after taking your bite impressions. Customized mouthguards consider the contours of your teeth and gums for a comfortable fit. Custom mouthguards provide the best protection, and the comfortable fit allows you to breathe and speak naturally.
What mouthguard options are available at our office?
Dr. Matney understands maintaining a healthy mouth goes beyond dental cleanings and exams. We offer custom-fitted mouthguards to keep your smile injury-free. The following are the mouthguard options available at our office.
- Bruxism mouthguards: Do you grind your teeth when sleeping? You may not think too much about this oral habit, but it can start a destructive cycle in your mouth. Teeth grinding exerts excessive force, which can cause dental fractures and jaw pain. Nightguards are a non-invasive treatment for protecting oral structures from teeth grinding and clenching. Reclaim your healthy sleep by getting a custom-fitted night guard from our office.
- Sports mouthguards: Sports injuries can be painful and costly, leading to long-term issues if not adequately addressed. A mouthguard creates a protective barrier, absorbing the force of impacts and safeguarding your teeth, gums, and jaw. A mouthguard is a must-wear for contact sports like football, rugby, basketball, boxing, etc. Similarly, an athletic guard is vital for non-contact yet risky sports like cycling, skiing, and acrobatics. Sports guards protect your smile from injuries like cracked teeth, avulsed teeth, cut gums, and even concussions.
Do you need a mouthguard in the Arlington area?
Elevate your preventive dental care with a custom-fit mouthguard from Ballston Dental Care—call (703) 229-8565 to schedule your appointment today. We’re excited to help protect your smile with a personalized mouthguard tailored just for you.
